Monument record ORF 250 - Tuesday of Rochester hulk, Orford Ness

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Summary

Large hulk near quay on Orford Ness. 'Tuesday of Rochester'. Wooden, old barge (sailing barge?) Very large rudder at rear. Carvel built, pegged and nailed, probably c19th. Caulked with horse hair. 22m long x 6m wide (approx.) Formerly recorded as ORF MISC

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 42818 49418 (44m by 27m)
Map sheet TM44NW
Civil Parish ORFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Large hulk near quay on Orford Ness. 'Tuesday of Rochester'. Wooden, old barge (sailing barge?) Very large rudder at rear. Carvel built, pegged and nailed, probably c19th. Caulked with horse hair. 22m long x 6m wide (approx.) S1

Formerly recorded as ORF MISC

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. 2003. Assessment Report, Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone. Everett, L. SCCAS. Site record. July 2002.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 10 2022 3:13PM

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